Manor of the Plains Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Charlotte Rathke
 ADMIN
  Tom Church.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Dr Charlotte Rathke.
 NURSE DIR
  Stephanie Bradshaw.
 MARKET DIR
  Louise Tegarden.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Cindy Syakhasone.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Chris Griggs.
 MAINT DIR
  Wes Robins.
 FOOD SERVICES DIR
  Myrlin Spencer.
 CONTINUING CARE
  Apts 40
   Rental program
   Nursing on-site
   Max res 50
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
   Min age 65
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms
   Priv bath
   Max res 20
   Entrance fee $500
   Min age 65
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 40
   Max res 80
   Entrance fee $500
   Min age 65
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Physical therapy
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Group exercise
 NURSING SERVICES
  Skilled nurs beds 50
   Intermediate nurs beds 20
   State-licensed nurs home
   State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1990
 OWNER TYPE
  Private non-profit
 OWNER
  Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
 AFFILIATIONS
  AAHA
   KSAHA
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders.